Boston Celtics: Top 3 individual performances from the 2018-19 NBA season

#1 Kyrie Irving vs Toronto Raptors - 43 points

Kyrie Irving erupted for 43 points as the Celtics defeated the Raptors in overtime

Stat line: 43 points, 11 assists, 2 rebounds and 3 steals on 69.2 % shooting

No surprises here. It is Kyrie Irving who once again features on this list. Two nights after an efficient performance in the win against the Chicago Bulls at home, Irving erupted for 43 points as the Celtics defeated the Raptors in overtime.

He scored 18 points in the first half and the Celtics took a 2-point lead. However, in the third quarter, the Raptors fought back and took a four-point lead at the end of three quarters. What followed was fourth quarter heroics from Kyrie as the guard scored 11 straight points for the Celtics down the stretch.

With Kawhi Leonard's shot not falling in, the game went into overtime and Irving continued his form as he scored most of the Celtics' points and also had several key assists. The 27-year-old finished the game with 43 points, 11 assists for a double-double on a red-hot 69.2 % shooting.

It was Kyrie's first game with 40 points and 10 or more assists, and he also became the first Celtics player to achieve this feat since Antoine Walker in 2001.

The Celtics went on to win the game 123 - 116 in overtime. Kawhi Leonard led the Raptors' scoring with 31 points and game-high 15 rebounds.